University professor cancels final exams... "Pay close attention to a page in history"

Wow... I hear he's a university professor who canceled the final exams.

 

The scene of sitting at a desk and writing predetermined answers as if nothing is happening outside the classroom during a time when everyday peace is threatened feels increasingly strange the more I imagine it.. Also, if the structure is such that students who deliberately divert their attention from the world and devote more effort to exam preparation achieve higher scores, the purpose of evaluation would be lost and it would become unfair to someone.

 

Please pay close attention to this page of history and reflect on what our society has failed to learn and what it is currently learning.

 

You said you sent a message with this kind of content, that's really impressive.

A few days ago, starting with the sudden martial law, everything has been quite unsettling until now, hasn't it?

The present situation in our country is truly unpredictable.

I have no political color and know nothing about politics...

One thing is certain: I am an ordinary citizen who is worried about the current state of our country.

I hope that our country stabilizes quickly with everyone's interest.

I also sincerely hope for it.

 

 

A university professor in Korea posted a notice canceling the final exam due to the chaotic situation.

On the 8th, a notice was posted on multiple social media platforms stating that Mr. A, known as a professor at Seoul National University, announced the cancellation of the final exam.

Mr. A announced through a notice, "Dear students, unfortunately, it is a night of sorrow. After last week's lecture, our society faced unforeseen circumstances, and I couldn't help but wonder whether it is right to conclude our lecture in this way."

He said, "In conclusion, the final written exam scheduled for next Monday will be canceled. Instead, the evaluation method will be changed to submitting a final report."

Mr. A emphasized, "Assessment is also part of the lecture and must align with the purpose of the lecture. However, considering the purpose and intent of this lecture, which aimed to connect education and society, I judged that the written evaluation format is highly inappropriate at this point."

He added, "In times when everyday peace is threatened, the scene of sitting at a desk and writing predetermined answers as if nothing is happening outside the classroom feels increasingly strange the more I think about it. Also, if the structure is such that students who deliberately divert their attention from the world and focus more on exam preparation achieve higher scores, then the purpose of evaluation is lost and it becomes unfair to someone."

He said, "The deadline for the report will be given with as much leeway as possible. I hope you will pay close attention to this page of history and reflect on what our society has failed to learn and what it is currently learning," and added, "I sincerely ask for your understanding for those who have already been preparing for the exam."

Netizens who saw the post responded with comments such as "It looks like the professors who recognized the attendance of students protesting in the 80s," "What a great professor," and "You can feel the scholarly perspective."

 

<Source: Money Today>